Fyodor – Name Meaning
The name Fyodor is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Theodorus, which means “God’s gift.” It is a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries, and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. The name is also spelled Feodor, Fedor, or Fiodor.
History and Origin
The name Fyodor was first recorded in the 10th century in Kievan Rus’, an East Slavic state that existed from the late 9th to mid-13th centuries. It was popularized by Grand Prince Fyodor I of Moscow (also known as Fyodor the Black), who reigned from 1584 to 1598. He was the son of Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) and Anastasia Romanovna. The name has been used by several members of the Russian royal family over the centuries.
Symbolism
The name Fyodor symbolizes strength, courage, and loyalty. It is associated with faithfulness and devotion to God. It also carries connotations of wisdom and intelligence.
Nicknames
Common nicknames for Fyodor include Fedya, Fedyushka, and Dorya. Other variations include Feo, Fedorchik, and Fiodorchik.
Matching Names in Love and Friendship – Compatibility
Fyodor pairs well with names such as Anastasia, Tatiana, Olga, Maria, Natalia, Sofia, Irina, Ekaterina, Alexandra, Anna, and Valentina. In terms of friendship compatibility, it goes well with names like Dmitry, Mikhail, Sergey, Ivan, Pavel, Andrey, Roman, Artemiy, Maximilliane.
